The Dolphins release defensive tackle Gabe Wright on Monday, the same day he put a blindside hit on running back Kenyan Drake during a practice dust-up.

Wright, who spent most of last season on the Dolphins practice squad hit Drake with what was believed to be an elbow or a fist while the third-year running back had his back turned towards a pile of players.

The Dolphins had four training camp fights during Monday’s practice and the coaching staff appeared to be unhappy with all of them. Now that Wright has been released, the Dolphins are left with just four veteran defensive tackles on their roster in Akeem Spence, Jordan Phillips, Davon Godchaux and Vincent Taylor.

With the release of Wright, undrafted free agents Anthony Moten and Jamiyus Pittman should receive more playing time against the Panthers on Friday night.

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